The 20 Best New Crossovers of 2020

Reading previous reviews, one might get the impression that the Russian market was captured by Chinese brands. But it's not. For example, this model from the French concern is found in the vastness of the country at least. Renault has long gained popularity among buyers. First of all, its reliability and durability. The 2019 model year was marked by the release of a new modification. By and large, there are no changes in it, except for the appearance.

The crossover received a few additional curves on the body and began to look more aggressive. If earlier many motorists ranked it among the category of women's cars, now it’s definitely not possible to say so. This is a tough looking crossover in a compact body, and this is another aspect for which this model is appreciated. It is great for trips around the city, and at the same time, it will easily take five adults out of the city or into nature, who will not experience much discomfort inside. Pleased with the price, which this year did not cross the mark of one million. Stability, as they say, is a sign of skill.

In most cases, Chinese crossovers have a lot in common. You can easily distinguish them from the crowd, even if you are not a professional motorist.This fact scares off many potential buyers, and a new product from Jilly was developed especially for them. Changes began with the body and appearance. The novelty crossover turned out to be purely European with its inherent curves and lines. It is almost impossible to determine by eye that this is a product of the Chinese auto industry.

But appearance is not the main thing. There were innovations in the cabin. In particular, the car was equipped with touch multimedia and other modern bells and whistles. But the main advantage is the price. The average price tag for a car has settled at about a million rubles, but after carefully studying the official website of the manufacturer and the main dealers, it becomes clear that the company regularly holds promotions and makes significant discounts. So, at the time of writing this review, you could buy this model at a discount of almost 200 thousand rubles. This is a significant savings. For example, the buyer gets the opportunity to take a more efficient engine, but at the same time not go beyond the designated amount.

Another Chinese representative, firmly established in the Russian market. Before us is a novelty that has received a lot of additions. First of all, the changes affected the appearance. Now, this essentially crossover is more like a full-fledged SUV, if not for a relatively small engine with a volume of only 2 liters.

Has undergone changes and the interior of the car. There were nice looking little things and ergonomic additions. By the way, all these additives practically did not affect the price, and you can buy a car for just over 800 thousand rubles.At the same time, there are denser configurations, but the buyer is unlikely to notice a significant difference, with the exception of the automatic box. According to the tradition of the brand, even in the most budgetary model, a rich package with multimedia and other necessary attributes is installed. Simply put, this is exactly the case when there is no great need to chase the maximum level. It is likely that you will be satisfied with the standard feature set.

Russia keeps up with global trends and this year released an updated Lada crossover, which was immediately called the best achievement of the local auto industry over the past few years. The updated Niva came out in two variations at once. The first is for lovers of the classics. Her body has not changed much, and the second one is completely new. In modern design and with a claim to the best brands.

Of course, the 2020 model year will be a turning point for the Niva, but after the tests, the experts immediately noted that this is still the same Lada with its own characteristics and shortcomings. Under the hood is still an 83-horsepower gasoline unit, controlled by a five-speed mechanics. Fresh chips appeared in the cabin in the form of electronic control systems for cars. It is worth noting that innovation here is only for Niva. The rest of the world has been using these bells and whistles for a long time and does not make something extraordinary out of them. But the price is definitely the best. The novelty costs about half a million.

The Chinese auto industry continues to increase momentum, and in 2020 he pleased us with the new Cherry, already the eighth generation. Having been born almost as a small car, the car has come a long way - and now it can be safely called a crossover, since that is exactly what it is. Compared with the previous version, the body has grown noticeably. The clearance has increased, and in the cabin and luggage compartment it has become noticeably freer. But since the car is Chinese, it was not without flaws.

Firstly, it seems that Cherry is assembled from ready-made modules, and assembled poorly in places. Even the novelty boasts peeling parts and a suspicious and rattle of plastic. Secondly, the price has risen significantly. Now for a million rubles you get only the base model with front-wheel drive and a 1.6-liter engine. A complete set is supplied to the Russian market at a price of two million.

Buyers always have high requirements for a crossover. This is not only a city car, but also an SUV, albeit not a full-fledged one. It is very difficult to combine these bipolar characteristics, but apparently, Mazda still managed to do it. The 2019 model year was marked by the release of a new variation, which is already called the best in its segment. It has everything for a comfortable ride around the city: a lot of smart electronics, responsive control and fast acceleration.And also for an SUV: high cross-country ability, powerful engine.

When buying a Mazda, you get not a banal SUV, for which even a slight off-road becomes a serious obstacle, but a full-fledged crossover that easily climbs a mountain or crosses a small river. True, buyers and experts note the lack of interior comfort. It has become smaller, and five adults in such a car will not be entirely comfortable. But the trunk has increased, which will now fit much more inventory needed for hiking and outings.

Crossovers are not the most economical cars, and in the realities of the Russian market this issue is becoming more and more relevant from year to year. If you are looking for the best car in terms of economy, then Kia is exactly what you need. Fuel consumption averages 7 liters, and this is with a 2 liter engine.

At international exhibitions, this crossover won in nominations as the most environmentally friendly and clean transport. Engineers from Korea managed the impossible: to combine power and efficiency. The 2019 model year was marked by the release of a new model, which, by the way, did not receive significant changes. Yes, new details have appeared in the body and interior of the cabin, but they are not enough to call the car a full-fledged novelty. Rather, it is just a visual interpretation, but the main characteristics for which this car is valued have been preserved. In addition, the price will please buyers. Less than 1.5 million rubles for the basic package, and up to 2 million for the premium version.

And again, the Chinese auto industry, conquering the Russian market. This time, not departing from the usual stereotypes about love, concerns from the Middle Kingdom copy others. As they say in advertising articles, the crossover will become a real killer of BMW and AUDI. Looking at the novelty, you really start to think so. Under the hood, a 177-horsepower unit is installed, controlled by a seven-band robot. The engine is not original and is used on Volvo cars, which affected the cost of this model.

There are variations with a hybrid installation, but it should be understood that the motor is the same there. Yes, it works as an auxiliary unit, but the power reserve leaves much to be desired. Only 80 kilometers on one battery charge. Not much by today's standards. Going beyond two million, you can consider a two-liter engine with 238 horses. As the Chinese say, this is their best model, and Russia will certainly appreciate the novelty. Plus, it looks so much like our favorite Boomers.

Initially, the Chinese market was famous for its ability to copy, but now it is a full-fledged auto industry with its own flagships and fresh ideas. New for the 2020 model year Geely Atlas Pro is direct proof of this. Everything has been updated, from the exterior to the interior. The manufacturer took into account the wishes of users, but significantly raised the price. Last year, this crossover fell into the previous price category, but today you won’t be able to buy Geely for less than two million.

In the basic configuration, we get a three-cylinder engine with 177 hp. With. with manual transmission and six gears.It seems that the company decided to break all the canons of the automotive industry, and it is not clear why this was done. In a more expensive version, you can equip the car with a preselective box. This is the brand's own development, which has not yet managed to gain enough reviews. Russia is starting to accept this car directly from the factory.

The Skoda Karoq crossover promises to be an excellent family car. It will seriously differ from its predecessor Yeti, both externally and internally. In the exterior, experts note some similarities with the Kodiaq model, this applies to optics, bumpers and radiator grilles. Since the car is built on the German MQB platform, a lot of similarities can be found in the novelty with such distant relatives as the Volkswagen Tiguan and Seat Ateca. Along with the updated design, the size of the car has increased, the wheelbase has changed, and the ground clearance has also increased to 200 mm.

It is planned to complete crossovers for Russia with the usual set of gasoline and diesel units with a power range of 115-190 hp. With. The minimum fuel consumption is demonstrated by a 2-liter diesel engine (6 liters per 100 km), and a 180-liter gasoline engine boasts the best acceleration dynamics. With. (7.7 s to 100 km/h).

Many people associate the Range Rover with a large, bulky SUV, which, despite its size, has excellent dynamics and fast acceleration. But in the line of the English brand there are not only SUVs, but also crossovers, and one of them is in front of us.

This is exactly the crossover, which has a 2-liter engine with a capacity of 240 horsepower. This allows the car to pick up speed as quickly as possible, as well as overcome various obstacles and cope with off-road conditions. By purchasing such a car, you get a unique technique that can cope with almost any task. And of course, the well-known quality of the brand. Despite the relatively high cost, a car is considered very profitable, since the engine rarely fails and is able to work without maintenance for almost half a million kilometers. As for this particular model, it is also as compact as possible, which is an absolute advantage in the city.

The world ranking of the most sought-after crossovers practically does not change, except for the rearrangement of brands from one place to another. And the top three already traditionally includes the Mercedes company, which back in 2016 introduced the GLA class, which quickly gained popularity in the Russian market and around the world.

This is a real premium car at the best price on the market. Only 2.3 million rubles for unsurpassed German quality and the highest level of comfort. There is no need to talk about the positive aspects of Mercedes, they are already well known to everyone.But, according to experts, this model has practically no shortcomings, if you do not find fault with trifles. In 2019, the concern introduced an updated version, which, by the way, has practically not changed, and in this case they simply do not make sense, since the car is already equipped with everything necessary. Here is the most advanced electronics and "bells and whistles", as well as an attractive appearance, which has long become a hallmark of all cars from the popular German brand.

If the Chinese auto industry pleases buyers with price and availability, then the Korean one not only keeps up with the times, but also tries to overtake it. The 2019 model year was marked by the release of the new Santa Fe, which was immediately dubbed the breakthrough of the year, at least in Russia. First of all thanks to electronic equipment. The car got a smart pilot controlling the cruise control. Someone will now say that such technologies have been used for a long time and work, but it was in this model that he became the smartest.

Now the driver can safely let go of the steering wheel when driving on the highway. The car is guided not only by road markings and signs on the side of the road, but also by the car in front. Electronics studies the behavior of the car in front and adapts to it, although it still does not cope well with sharp turns and maneuvers, so you should not completely trust cruise control. In any case, in terms of equipment and the level of electronics, this is the best crossover of the current year and, according to experts, the Santa Fe will hold the leadership bar for at least a few more years.

Not so often Mercedes pleases us with budget news. Of course, the price of almost three million can hardly be called democratic, but we have before us a mastodon of the German car industry, and not a Chinese SUV with the characteristics of a small car. The fresh model has become the successor to the famous Gelendvagen, although you can’t say this in appearance.

In the basic configuration, the price for which is indicated above, we get a 1.3-liter unit. Despite the small volume, it produces a full 150 hp. with., and this parameter is specially limited. Russia gives a significant tax break for such engines. For the European market, this model comes with a 165-horsepower unit. More sophisticated equipment is already a two-liter with a seven-speed robot, but the difference in price is significant. Not to mention the interior. All in the best traditions of Mercedes. True, the third row of seats is not the most comfortable, but children and teenagers will be as comfortable as possible there.

Mohave is a complete crossover without reservations and discounts. Model on a solid frame, which is rare for this manufacturer and exhibited as the main advantage. Yes, the novelty has certainly become better, and this is noticeable even with a cursory examination. Here, Kia's inherent childlessness is no longer felt. Salon has become much more spacious. Now seven people can comfortably be in the car. New electronic control systems have appeared, and most importantly, everything is done with taste and love.

Under the hood, the crossover has a 3-liter turbodiesel in the basic version. There will be options for large units, but at the time of writing, nothing is known about them.As well as the increase in price when installing them. In any case, the model is quite expensive for the Korean auto industry, but, as the manufacturer assures, the 2020 model year will completely change the company's concept. Perhaps we will soon see a new premium brand, and Mojave is just the first step in this direction.

Even 10 years ago, it was hard to imagine that the iconic Rolls-Royce concern would take up the production of crossovers. The brand, famous for its expensive sedans, finally decided to conquer a wide buyer and we have them, one might say, a test of the pen.

It is worth noting that the sample turned out to be impressive, both in design and in technical characteristics. The appearance retained the brutality of the Rolls-Royce, but the body received an additional door and a roomy trunk. As for the technical equipment, it is traditionally on top. There are all the novelties known at the moment, which is not surprising, given the price of the car. However, there is no need to talk about the price of this car. Rolls-Royce has always been famous for its sky-high price tags, and their crossover is no exception.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Maserati? Top speed? Fastest acceleration? The best design? Yes! All this and more. Maserati is a brand that needs no introduction, but many people associate it with sports cars or sedans, and few people know that the Italian concern also produces crossovers.

Before us is one of them. Are you used to luxury cars, but you lack their spaciousness or off-road characteristics? Then this model is especially for you. It has everything you need for a comfortable ride both in the city and off-road. The car easily overcomes even the most difficult obstacles, and at the same time feels comfortable in the cramped conditions of the city. This is a truly unique car that incorporates all the best and modern that is in the automotive industry. A kind of quintessence, reflecting the status of the owner, as well as his taste.

For three years the world has not seen updates from the legendary brand. The latest model was discontinued and the concern did not offer anything new. The 2020 model year has changed everything. Land Rover Defender 2020 entered the Russian market, which was immediately dubbed a new legend. Externally, the crossover has changed, but retained the usual features. The lines have become smoother, but the familiar design is clearly guessed in them.

The lineup has also expanded. Now you can buy a car with both three and five doors. And regardless of this, under the hood we will get a 200 or 400-horsepower unit. Russia is not the most promising market for the brand. Therefore, they did not hide one horse. You will have to pay a higher power tax.The testers especially noted the acceleration speed. Up to a hundred, the car runs in just 6.4 seconds. Not a top result for a sports car, but definitely the best for a heavy crossover, almost an SUV.

Before us is a novelty from the Korean concern Hyundai, but if you don’t know this, the crossover will not betray its origin in any way. The model acts as an independent product, not tied to a brand, and Russia became the first country to have the opportunity to evaluate the Korean novelty. The impressions of the testers are extremely positive, if you do not take into account the price. As it turned out, the Russian market is not very ready to buy Hyundai for that kind of money, so it was decided to change the name.

As for the technical equipment, in the basic version we will get a 2.5-liter unit with a capacity of 300 horses. A rare case when the manufacturer did not follow the buyer's lead and did not install an engine that falls under simplified taxation. True, immediately after the release of the car, the concern announced that next year it would present the same version, but with a 2.2-liter engine.

The 2020 model year was also a watershed for American giant Cadillac. For the first time, he made concessions, and Russia received a novelty with a reduced engine power. Under the hood of the novelty is a 4-cylinder engine that produces 199 horsepower. In this way, an increased tax was avoided, and Cadillac had never done such things before.For America, the same model produces more than 200 horses, and if you wish, you can buy it, but given the speed of acceleration and the power of the engine, this is hardly necessary.

About the interior equipment is not even worth mentioning. Everything here is at its best. Three full-fledged rows, and on the third one two adults will fit perfectly. Crossover model can be called a stretch. It is already much closer to an SUV, especially if you take the top version with a more powerful powertrain and all-wheel drive.